Black-spotted whipray
Maculabatis astra
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Saltwater
Overview
Black-spotted whipray (Maculabatis astra) is a marine fish of the family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays), in the order Myliobatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 180 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–141 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 180,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 1-141m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
1-141m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays) |
| Familie | Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays) |
| Arten | Maculabatis astra |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Black-spotted whipray get?
Black-spotted whipray can grow up to 180.0 cm long.
What family does Black-spotted whipray belong to?
Black-spotted whipray (Maculabatis astra) belongs to the family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays) in the order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays).
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